RAV4 2WD L4-2.5L (2AR-FE) (2009)
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM: REAR AIRBAG SENSOR: REMOVAL
REMOVAL
HINT:
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Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
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The procedures listed below are for the LH side.
CAUTION: Be sure to read the precautionary notices concerning the SRS airbag system before servicing it See: Service Precautions.
1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat
belt pretensioner activation.
2. REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH See: Body and Frame/Interior Moulding / Trim/Headliner/Service and Repair/Removal
3. REMOVE REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH
4. REMOVE PACKAGE TRAY TRIM POCKET SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/o Rear No. 2 Seat)
5. REMOVE TONNEAU COVER ASSEMBLY (w/o Rear No. 2 Seat)
6. REMOVE REAR FLOOR NO. 1 BOARD (w/o Rear No. 2 Seat)
7. REMOVE DECK BOARD ASSEMBLY (w/o Rear No. 2 Seat)
8. REMOVE NO. 2 SEAT HINGE COVER LH (w/ Rear No. 2 Seat) See: Body and Frame/Seats/Service and Repair/Rear No. 2 Seat
Assembly/Removal
9. REMOVE NO. 2 SEAT HINGE COVER RH (w/ Rear No. 2 Seat) See: Body and Frame/Interior Moulding / Trim/Headliner/Service and
Repair/Removal
10. REMOVE NO. 2 SEAT LEG COVER LH (w/ Rear No. 2 Seat) See: Body and Frame/Seats/Service and Repair/Rear No. 2 Seat
Assembly/Removal
11. REMOVE NO. 2 SEAT LEG COVER RH (w/ Rear No. 2 Seat) See: Body and Frame/Interior Moulding / Trim/Headliner/Service and
Repair/Removal
12. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SEAT ASSEMBLY LH (w/ Rear No. 2 Seat) See: Body and Frame/Seats/Service and Repair/Rear No. 2 Seat
Assembly/Removal
13. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SEAT ASSEMBLY RH (w/ Rear No. 2 Seat) See: Body and Frame/Seats/Service and Repair/Rear No. 2 Seat
Assembly/Removal
14. REMOVE REAR FLOOR NO. 2 BOARD
15. REMOVE REAR FLOOR NO. 3 BOARD
16. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 FLOOR MAT SUPPORT SIDE PLATE See: Body and Frame/Interior Moulding / Trim/Headliner/Service and
Repair/Removal
17. REMOVE BACK DOOR WEATHERSTRIP
18. REMOVE REAR FLOOR FINISH PLATE
19. REMOVE REAR DECK TRIM COVER (w/ Rear No. 2 Seat)
20. REMOVE RECLINING REMOTE CONTROL LEVER BEZEL LH (w/o Rear No. 2 Seat)
21. DISCONNECT REAR NO. 1 SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY LH See: Seat Belt Systems/Seat Belt/Service and Repair/Rear Seat Outer Belt
Assembly/Removal
22. DISCONNECT REAR NO. 2 SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY LH (w/ Rear No. 2 Seat) See: Seat Belt Systems/Seat Belt/Service and
Repair/Rear Seat Outer Belt Assembly/Removal
23. REMOVE DECK TRIM SIDE PANEL ASSEMBLY LH (w/o Rear No. 2 Seat) See: Body and Frame/Interior Moulding / Trim/Headliner/Service
and Repair/Removal
24. REMOVE DECK TRIM SIDE PANEL ASSEMBLY LH (w/ Rear No. 2 Seat) See: Body and Frame/Interior Moulding / Trim/Headliner/Service
and Repair/Removal
25. REMOVE AIRBAG SENSOR REAR LH
(a) Disconnect the connector.
(b) Remove the bolt and airbag sensor.
Installation
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM: REAR AIRBAG SENSOR: INSTALLATION